William L. "Bill" Obert

William L. "Bill" Obert, 71, of Greentown, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, in Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Eleanore (Caine) Obert. Bill had resided in Greentown for all of his life, excepting his years in the Army.

He spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1978 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He served in Germany, Indochina and Korea.

Bill owned and operated High Country Cottages and Motel in Promised Land. He also owned and operated Just Rumors in Tafton, as well as The Lake Store and Old Ranger's Inn, both in Promised Land.

He was a member of Evans-Blitz Post 922 American Legion, Canadensis; a 41-year member of Pocono Lodge Free and Accepted Masons; Promised Land Volunteer Fire Co.; past president of Greene Dreher Volunteer Fire Co.; Promised Land Sportsman's Association; Green Township auditor and former member of the Greene Township Planning Commission.

Surviving are two brothers, Gerald A. (Judy) Obert of Greentown, and Robert Obert of Inglis, Fla.; and nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Hemlock Grove United Methodist Church, Greentown.